Wick Question

[kw2703]

Hello,

I am new to making candles and have a couple wick questions. I am going to be using 18 oz. jars for gifts for family/friends. I ordered HTP 105 pre-tabbed wicks from Green Leaf. It states that the bottom of the jar is 2.75", but the jar is 4.25" at its widest point. How do I determine what size wicks to get? The HTP 105 says that they are for 2.5-3" for soy waxes and 3.5-3.75" for other waxes. My question is: Did I order the correct size wick? Do I order according to the measurement at the bottom of the jar or at its widest point? Can anyone recommend what type of wicks are best for palm wax? Thank you for any help!

[Judy, USMC]

A lot will depend on 1) What type of wax are you using? and 2) Are you coloring these candles?

Adding this type of info to all of your posts will get you info a lot quicker.

I use CSN wicks from Candle Science - the same place I get my Palm Wax!

HTH

[Stella1952]

If you do a forum search for wicking palm wax, I think you will find a lot of discussion on the subject. There is no one right or wrong wick; you start with guidelines and dial it in from there. As far as the container size, the widest point is the important measurement, but the depth and shape of the jar have a big effect on the best size also, as well as the FO and amount, and colorant. That's why you have to simply start with a size and experiment to see which wick is best for YOUR application. I am assuming that you are trying to wick either soy or palm wax container candles...

We use CDN wicks for our vegetable wax candles. I feel sure others will chime in with the kinds of wicks that are working for them. Good luck!

[kw2703]

I am using palm crystal wax and plan to double wick the jar if that helps any. I bought HTP wicks, but I realized they are probably too small since I measured the bottom instead at its widest point. Does anyone have an opinion of RRD wicks? Thanks.